WEC Energy Group to acquire 90% ownership of Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center

WEC Energy Group (WEC) has announced that the company has agreed to acquire a 90% ownership interest in the Sapphire Sky Wind Energy Center.

 

Located in McLean County, Illinois, USA, the project is being developed by Invenergy. The Sapphire Sky site will consist of 64 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 250MW. Commercial operation is expected by the end of 2022. WEC Energy Group's investment is expected to total $412 million for the 90% ownership interest.